perceivable

perceivable [per-see-vuh-buh l] Word Origin adjective

1. capable of being perceived; perceptible.

Origin of perceivable First recorded in 1400–50, perceivable is from the late Middle English word perceyvable. See perceive, -able Related formsper·ceiv·a·bil·i·ty, per·ceiv·a·ble·ness, nounper·ceiv·a·bly, adverbnon·per·ceiv·a·ble, adjectivenon·per·ceiv·a·bly, adverbun·per·ceiv·a·ble, adjectiveun·per·ceiv·a·bly, adverb Word Origin and History for perceivability perceivable adj.

late 15c., from Old French percevable, from perçoivre (see perceive). Related: Perceivably.